Complete counseling handbook for Himachal Pradesh. Find details on AMRU state quota counseling, MMU Solan private university management seats, and cut-offs.
Himachal Pradesh offers a beautiful and serene backdrop for medical education, with notable institutions such as Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC, Shimla), Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (Tanda, Kangra), and Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College (MMU, Solan). The Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh on behalf of the Department of Medical Education (DME) conducts the centralized counseling.
Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh, Mandi. Website: amruhp.ac.in
85% of seats in government medical colleges and designated state seats in MMU Solan are reserved for candidates who hold a Himachal Pradesh Domicile (Bonafide Himachali). Bonafide criteria require a candidate to have studied in Himachal Pradesh for at least 12 years, or have parents who are permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh.
The sole private medical college/university in the state, **Maharishi Markandeshwar University (MMU), Solan**, offers 50% of its seats under the Management Quota. These management seats are open to all qualified candidates across India, without Himachal domicile restrictions. Registration and allotment are conducted online by AMRU during the state counseling rounds.
6 Government & 1 Private Medical College
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MMU Solan is highly sought after by students from neighboring states (Punjab, Haryana, Delhi).
Govt: ₹60,000/year
Private State: ₹8.4 Lakh/year
Private Mgmt: ₹14.5 Lakh/year
Register on the AMRU Himachal HP counseling portal and input NEET scores.
AMRU publishes the Himachal Pradesh State Merit list of all registered candidates.
Fill and lock preferences of government and private seats. Seats are allotted based on ranks.
Allotted candidates report physically to the allotted college for document checking and fee submission.
Common questions regarding Himachal Pradesh AMRU counseling and private seats.
Yes, candidates from all over India can apply for the 50% Management quota seats in Maharishi Markandeshwar University (MMU), Solan. Domicile limitations do not apply to this category.
All candidates admitting to government medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh must sign a service bond to serve in state rural/difficult areas for 2 years (or pay a penalty of ₹10 Lakhs).
A Bonafide Himachali certificate is required to claim the 85% state quota. It is issued to candidates whose parents are permanent residents, or who have studied for a minimum of 12 years in Himachal Pradesh schools.
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